Rising graduation rates aren’t full story for students with disabilities

February 2, 2016

According to research by the US Department of Education, graduation rates for high school students with disabilities has trended positively over the last three years. Since the 2010-2011 school year, graduation rates have increased 4.1 percent. The hard work of educators has also resulted inrecord high graduation rates
across the country. This is very exciting for all of us in the field.

Infographic by Angie Nguyen, Social Media Assistant for TPI

While an overall increase in graduation rates for students with disabilities is reason to celebrate, further examination illuminates that students with disabilities may not be getting the intervention they need to reach their potential in the classroom. Based on the 2012-2013 graduation data from across the nation, the graduation rates for students with disabilities is 20 points below the national average. Considering that about 13% of all students in public schools receive education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this is a large subset of the student population who may need additional support.

Infographic by Angie Nguyen, Social Media Assistant for TPI

Even though the overall rise in graduation rates is promising, we need to continue our efforts in developing creative interventions and supporting our students, so that they complete high school and leave with a solid plan for creating a fulfilling and meaningful adult life. Stay tuned for our report on helping youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders transition into the workplace.

Written by Evan DeVries, Social Media Assistant for Thompson Policy Institute

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